Lighting
Dim and Dimmer
May 8, 2026
Dim and Dimmerby Eric Strandberg LC Dimmers today come in many styles and control many different types of loads. A typical building today may have a combination of line voltage and low voltage incandescent, fluorescent and even high intensity discharge loads. Proper matching of control system types to the load is very important. Not
Should I Turn Off Fluorescent Lights When Leaving a Room?
May 8, 2026
Should I Turn Off Fluorescent Light When Leaving A Room? Short Answer: Turn them off if you will be gone for more than about 15 minutes. But… There are a few misconceptions about fluorescent lighting that keep too many people from turning lights off to save energy. The first misconception is that it
10 Steps to Better Light Quality
May 8, 2026
Lighting quality in a specific space is always the result of the blending of the architecture, light source(s), relation to the visual task, and the preferences and needs of the users. This makes it very hard to develop a single formula that will always create magnificent lighting in every space. The debate over creating a
Tips for Lighting Large Spaces
May 8, 2026
There is not anything fundamentally different about lighting big spaces, but some of the qualities of big rooms make designing the lighting trickier than usual. Big spaces are often thought of as industrial or warehouses, but increasingly they include big box retail, and multi-purpose rooms and gymnasiums in schools. Traditionally, these ‘industrial’ spaces have gotten
NCQLP (The LC Certifying Organization)
May 8, 2026
American Lighting Association (ALA)
May 8, 2026
From their website: The American Lighting Association is a trade association representing the decorative lighting, ceiling fan and controls industries. We serve the largest network of residential lighting manufacturers, retail showrooms, manufacturers’ representatives, designers, and industry affiliates located throughout the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Mexico. Our mission is to advance quality lighting.
International Association of Lighting Management Companies (NALMCO)
May 8, 2026
From their website: NALMCO® is committed to raising the professional level of its members and the performance of lighting systems by providing education, certification and networking opportunities for the lighting industry.
Illuminating Engineering Society (IES)
May 8, 2026
From their website: Established in 1906, the Illuminating Engineering Society is the recognized technical and educational authority on illumination. Our mission is to improve the lighted environment by bringing together those with lighting knowledge and by translating that knowledge into actions that benefit the public. We provide a variety of professional development, publications, networking and educational
